Snap Captions 1
VS
Snap Captions 2
Which One’s Right for You?
Whether you’re discovering these plugins for the first time or wondering if you should upgrade, this article answers every common question—with straight-to-the-point answers to help you choose what’s best for your workflow.
TL;DR — Quick Overview
Snap Captions 1 | Snap Captions 2 |
Lightweight, single-window plugin for simple captioning | Fully-featured, multi-page plugin built for professionals |
Still supported for stability but no new features | Actively developed with regular feature updates |
Best for quick setups or basic jobs | Best for client work, long-form content, batch workflows or creators who mean business. |
Requires Resolve Studio for auto-transcription
(Can work in free version of Resolve before the 19.0.2 update, but requires extra steps) | Requires Resolve Studio 20+ and specific OS support |
Free and still available | Free version includes everything from SC1, paid version adds pro tools |
Why Are There Two Versions?
Some creators love simplicity. Others need power, control, and professional tools. That’s why both Snap Captions 1 and 2 exist. SC1 is simple and stable. SC2 is the future—built from scratch for creators who want speed and versatility without frustration.
Feature Comparison
Feature | Snap Captions 1 | Snap Captions 2 (Free) | Snap Captions 2 (Paid) |
Text+ caption generation | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
One-click caption track build | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Word-by-word animated captions | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
Spell check | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Word retiming | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
Non-destructive save & reuse | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Aspect-ratio conversion workflows | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Highlight words easily | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Create your own custom captions | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Which Version Should You Use?
I highly recommend starting with Snap Captions 2 if you haven’t used either before. The free version of Snap Captions 2 has more features packed into it.
Compatibility & Installation
Do I need Resolve Studio (Paid Version)
- Do I need Resolve Studio? Yes. Both versions need the Studio version to transcribe audio into subtitle tracks. (Workarounds exist for non-Studio users using external subtitle import.)
Snap Captions Supported Devices
Mac
- ✅ Apple Silicon Macs
- ❌ Intel Based macs
Windows
- ✅ Windows (Intel/AMD CPUs)
- ❌ SnapDragon ARM chips on Windows
Linux Not Supported (yet)
- ❌ Linux Systems (if there’s a future Resolve update that allows us to support Linux, we will).
Support & Updates
Question | Answer |
Is SC1 still supported? | Yes—stability updates only. |
Will SC1 get new features? | No. We’ve hit the ceiling with the code it was originally built upon. |
How often is SC2 updated? | Roughly every 3 weeks. |
Where’s the changelog? | [Insert changelog link here] |
Pricing, Trials & Refunds
Question | Answer |
Is SC2 free? | Yes—free version includes everything from SC1 plus more. |
Is SC2 a free upgrade from SC1? | No. But early supporters or Creator Pack buyers pre-announcement get double their support as a discount. |
Can I try before buying? | Yes. The free version is already more powerful than SC1. |
Bought SC1 recently by mistake? | Email plugin-support@orsonlord.com with your Kofi receipt—we’ve got you. |
Still Not Sure? Compare the workflows
Here’s two videos which show the different workflows for Snap Captions.